There are a variety of reasons a restaurateur might have short-term staffing needs that require additional hires. Whether this is because the holiday season is rolling around or a certain huge attraction is rolling into town, the point is that this need will occasionally arise. For many restaurant owners, especially those running local eateries, this … Continue Reading »

There are all sorts of ways a restaurateur goes about making their eatery more profitable. Everything from using proven marketing tactics to seeking out affordable restaurant furniture is on the table. When it comes to the menu, however, many treat it solely as a sort of road map to the offered dishes. In reality, a … Continue Reading »

Whether the goal is to fill up the cafe tables on Saturday night or increase the number of online orders coming through, marketing plays a heavy role in that goal’s success. There are many marketing tools at a restaurant owner’s disposal, but undoubtedly some of the most important now exist in the digital space. In … Continue Reading »

When working towards getting the restaurant booths full, managers consider a variety of options. One of the things often furthest from their minds in these situations, though, is the location of their restaurant suppliers for things like having new menus printed and purchasing ingredients. There are some advantages to staying local.Supporting the Local CommunityThey say … Continue Reading »

From finding spiffy-yet-affordable restaurant dining tables to utilizing "go green" techniques, restaurateurs are always looking for ways to reduce their overhead costs. There’s little doubt that running a restaurant can become expensive, but the myriad of cost-saving methods out there can definitely assist in the drive to save money. Fortunately, many of these methods are … Continue Reading »

There are some things in the food and beverage industry that don’t change much. From dealing with restaurant suppliers to replacing old restaurant booths, not much innovation is needed in some areas. Of course, many other aspects of running an eatery have changed, and as technology evolves, so must a restaurant. One of the main … Continue Reading »

The restaurant industry can be a difficult one, and this is especially true for servers and bartenders.  These employees can quickly become disheartened when they feel they do everything right, but still don’t secure sufficient tips.  This partially explains why the turnover rate in the industry is so high.  Whether waiting on bar tables or … Continue Reading »

Promoting a restaurant has come a long way over the last century.  What was once usually only done by word of mouth is now accomplished through social media and other online tools.  Of these tools, one of the most important is a restaurant’s website.  A few simple mistakes could result in an eatery’s cafe chairs … Continue Reading »

The main goal of any restaurateur should be to turn their customers into "regulars," the individuals who keep coming back time after time.  From choosing the appropriate restaurant furnishings to providing great local dishes, everything should focus on getting people in and keeping them coming back.  Fortunately, doing so isn’t the most difficult thing in … Continue Reading »

Some eateries are so great that patrons are willing to occupy the outdoor restaurant furniture even during colder months.  Others may just be bouncing back from a slew of negative reviews on Yelp.  Regardless, there are several ways that the owners of these establishments can improve their business right away.  By just doing a few … Continue Reading »